For Obama, a new sense of purpose in acting alone

President Barack Obama meets with members of the Democratic Governors Association, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington.

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Virginia Republicans nix Medicaid expansion

Virginia's Republican-controlled House of Delegates voted overwhelmingly Thursday to reject Medicaid expansion, signaling in the strongest terms yet that the chamber does not intend to budge on the marquee issue of this year's legislative session.

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Study: Medicaid expansion could add 24,000 jobs in Missouri

A study from Missouri's Department of Economic Development projects that expanding Medicaid in the state of Missouri would result in nearly 24,000 jobs, $9.9 billion in new wages and result in $402 million in new state revenue from 2015 to 2022.

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For Obama, a new sense of purpose in acting alone

This week, President Barack Obama promoted tougher fuel efficiency standards for trucks.

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The future of America rests on this.

I am not usually given to hyperbole, but so much depends on a bill for campaign finance reform introduced by Senator Dick Durbin, Senator from Illinois, that I submit my case.

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5 tax law changes that could dent your bottom-line this year

Among them are the American Taxpayer Relief Act, new provisions of the Affordable Care Act and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act.

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Taking a Social Security Victory Lap

For so many years now, the well-financed anti-Social Security lobby in Washington has owned the nation's economic debate.

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Eastern Connecticut Health Network Selects BESLER Consulting's...

BESLER Consulting is pleased to announce that Eastern Connecticut Health Network has selected the company to assist in the identification of Medicare and Medicare Advantage Transfer DRG underpayments.

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The Republicans' repeal conundrum

It's no great revelation that Republicans have painted themselves into a political corner over Obamacare repeal-nearly four dozen votes in the House, and a government shutdown to force something that was never going to happen, to "fulfill" the promise they made to an extremist base to fight this law.

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HIV patient sues La. insurers

A New Orleans man has asked a federal court in Baton Rouge to force the state's largest health insurer and two others to accept federal payments to help people with HIV/AIDS enroll in Obamacare health plans.

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Badge, guns stolen from officer's personal vehicle

Toledo Police are searching for a suspect they say broke into an officer's personal vehicle.

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Medicaid expansion finally comes to Michigan

With Tuesday's state Senate vote, Michigan became the latest state to approve Medicaid expansion , despite the desire of the majority of Republican legislators to screw the state's working poor.

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U.S. Issues First Order to Stop Sale of 4 Tobacco Products

Four types of hand-rolled cigarettes were ordered off the market by U.S. regulators, the first time tobacco products have been halted for sale under authority from a 2009 law.

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Debts, deficits - once a focus - fade from agenda

In this April 8, 2013, file photo, copies of President Barack Obama's budget plan for fiscal year 2014 are prepared for delivery at the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington.

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Flooding in Perrysburg Township damages a dozen homes

About a dozen homes in the Starbright Subdivision off of 795 and Oregon Road are filling up with several feet of water in basements and garages.

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Pool chemicals prompt hazmat response at The Toledo Club

Rescue crews are responding to the scene of a hazmat situation at The Toledo Club Friday afternoon, according to the Toledo Fire Department.

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Debt, deficits recede from political forefront

Just four years ago, deficits and debt were an explosive political combination, propelling Republicans to control of the House and fueling the budget fights that would ensue over the next three years.

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Study: Medicaid expansion could add 24,000 jobs in Missouri

A study from Missouri's Department of Economic Development projects that expanding Medicaid in the state of Missouri would result in nearly 24,000 jobs, $9.9 billion in new wages and result in $402 million in new state revenue from 2015 to 2022.

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Senator charged with taking bribes after FBI sting

California State Senator Ronald Calderon has been accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars in bribes from undercover FBI agents, according to a release from the Department of Justice.

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Behind the Headlines: Google Fiber, megahotel, Medicaid

Google announces it's looking at the possibility of installing a fiber network in Salt Lake City .

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Auto insurance changes proposed in Michigan

House Republicans on Thursday pitched a revised overhaul of Michigan's auto insurance system that would cut premiums and curtail unlimited medical benefits for people catastrophically injured in crashes.

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First lady pays visit to new 'Tonight Show' host

Michelle Obama stopped by Jimmy Fallon's revamped "Tonight Show" to chat about family life in the White House and promote two of her causes, healthy eating and fighting fat.

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Tension flares on women's health

Various Texas legislators, including Rep. Donna Howard, gathered in the open-air rotunda to show their support for Women's Health issues and concerns after the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services met at the Texas State Capitol Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014.

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U.S. Attorney: Calderon Scandal Has Ties to Corona del Mar Man

By FRED SHUSTER City News Service State Sen. Ron Calderon and his brother were indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple political corruption charges, including allegations the senator took more than $100,000 in cash bribes in addition to plane trips and dinners in exchange for supporting legislation, federal authorities announced today.

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State Sen. Ron Calderon, Brother Indicted On Public Corruption Charges

California State Sen. Ron Calderon and his brother have been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple political corruption charges, including mail and wire fraud, bribery and money laundering, federal officials said Friday.

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Endo pays $193M to settle off-label marketing of pain patch

Endo Health Solutions agreed Friday to plead guilty and pay $192.7 million in a criminal and civil settlement related to its promotion of its pain medicine Lidoderm for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration .

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Burr: Not too late to replace Affordable Care Act

Instead of calling for a dismantling of the health care law, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr and others have proposed an alternative.

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Private exchange sees surge in health care enrollment

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Michigan car insurance plan includes premium cut

House Republicans are proposing a revised overhaul of Michigan's auto insurance system and to guarantee a 10 percent cut in premiums for two years.

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America Without Unions

The recent defeat of its effort to unionize workers at Volkwagen's Chattanooga, Tenn., factory was a crushing blow to the United Auto Workers, and a setback to the embattled U.S. labor movement, which could have used the morale boost of a high-profile victory.

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